TSP On This Day

Two weeks ago we asked several authors for their thoughts on scientific accuracy in science fiction stories. Jay was unable to answer at that time, but sent along his response for all of us to read. Q: Do science fiction authors have an obligation to be scientifically accurate with their stories? Is there a minimum level of accuracy an author Continue Reading →

SF reviewer/columnist (and Mumpsimus blogger) Matthew Cheney has a (hopefully) humorous article at Strange Horizons called "Make It New!" In it he discusses the propensity of the science fiction literati to bestow label upon label indicating some new literary movement and, in the absence of any clear movement to occur so far this year, proposes some good candidates. Cheney also Continue Reading →